Screencasting and Video Creation

Coloma Community Schools Video Quick Tips

• Keep the video short!

  • Break longer lectures/processes/videos down into smaller pieces

  • Students will be be FAR more receptive to 5-10 minute videos than a 30-45 minute video

• Rehearse prior to recording!

  • Give yourself a dry run with the content to make sure it flows

  • Make notes or simple visual aides to help you through the video

• Keep it simple!

  • Videos could be as simple as a recording from your phone or laptop and upload directly to Google Classroom

  • Your students aren’t expecting Hollywood production quality

Links to Resources

• Getting started with Loom

• Creating videos with Hovercam and Flex 11